Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at U.S. Census Bureau, 1075 International Way Springfield, OR, SPRINGFIELD, OREGON 97477
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
A census worker was on a house porch, asking the homeowner questions. A dog ran out of the house and knocked her off the porch to the ground. She suffered broken ribs and a twisted knee.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersDogs, canines-domestic
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